Rockford, Basket Press Shiraz, Barossa, South Australia 2008 96 £40-£55

available via UK importer Négociants UK

Exceptional. Small batch, hands-on winemaking. An expansive style, with earthy chocolate undertones and perfumed vanillin oak to its fleshy fresh plum, spicy plum pudding, black berry and cherry fruit. Terrific balance. Drink 2016-2030 Alc 14.5%